Donald J. Chewning

Donald J. Chewning

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Kewaunee, WI
Practice Areas: Social Security, Criminal Defense

PO Box 199, Kewaunee, WI

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Contingency

25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 26 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2000

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No misconduct found

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Donald J. Chewning, Attorney at Law, LLC

PO Box 199, Kewaunee, WI, 54216

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Donald J. Chewning's Reviews

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30 Client Reviews

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Posted by Harriet | April 04, 2012 | Social Security Disability

Excellent attorney for disability cases

I had been unable to work for a few years. Social Security had denied me twice. I asked Mr. Chewning to handle my case. He agreed and got me the benefits that I was entitled to. Without Mr. Chewning and his staff I would probably still be going through the denials. He took a big weight off of my shou...lders by handling the case for me and literally save my house from foreclosure. I would recommend Mr. Chewning to anyone who needs the help in receiving their disability funds. He is a very knowledgeable attorney in my opinion and he keeps you informed all of the way through. If you have a question he is quick to get back to you with the answer.

Posted by Christine | September 25, 2011 | Social Security Disability

Attorney had for my Social Security..

I would personally recommend Don Chewning and his staff to my friends and family for sure!! When I meet with Don the first time and explain the whole mess to him that my previous attorneys handling my case and they totally messed it up; he was able to help me out and was very polite, showed me and t...reated me with respect and made me feel like a person. He is a very knowledgeable guy, is honest, on the ball with all the legal process and he makes you feel comfortable when you talk to him about your case, shows you he cares about his client. He answered all my questions I had, and his staff was wonderful in helping me with any unanswered question I had that come up as we went along. He keep me totally informed throughout the legal process, and gotten me fast results, without his help I would not have won me case. Mr. Chewning is very professional and very knowledge, and would greatly recommend him and his firm to anyone who needs a social security attorney, they are great and I’m very thankful to him and his firm for handling my social security case, and winning it for me. Thank you.

Posted by Jacky | October 20, 2010 | Social Security Disability

Excellent Disability Attorney

We transferred to Mr. Chewning after my disability attorney moved on. We quickly began to become comfortable with him. He was reassuring and followed through on all of our questions. This was my second time through this process. He wrote a wonderful letter to the Adminisrative Law Judge on my behalf ...explaining why I was qualified for disability. My case consisted of several illnesses combined to create the disability. I truly believe the document he wrote helped convince the judge of my qualifications. With his help I was considered disabled.We have used him for wills, medical proxy, and family matters. He was very professional but friendly with those as well.

Posted by Debbie | August 08, 2010 | Social Security

Professional, curtious, and thourough.

Mr. Chewning handled a Social Security case for me with great success. He handled everything for me in a timely manner and with professionalism. I would hire him again.

Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2010 | Social Security Disability

Professional and sensitive to our needs.

Mr Chewning knew just what to do to give my daughter the best chance of getting social security and disability benefits. I had heard stories about how long it can take to get benefits and how difficult the process can be, however, Mr Chewning and his staff helped the process go smoothly and quickly a...nd took alot of the work off our shoulders. I was impressed with his assistant who seemed to always know what was going on. Mr Chewning was professional but very approachable. We are glad we went to him at the beginning instead of trying to handle it on our own. I also brought another relative to Mr Chewning who was in a very fragile state and he handled the situation with sensitivity and diplomacy. He was able to also get disability for her as well. His staff was friendly and very patient. At at times he was up-front about our case and kept us up-to-date. I would recommend this law office in a heartbeat.

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Donald J. Chewning's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stacy Vogeltanz

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I frequently refer Social Security Disability cases to Attorney Don Chewning. I’ve had the privilege of working with Attorney Chewning on Social Security matters in the past. Attorney Chewning cares about his clients and devotes substantial time and effort to each one of his cases to ensure a positive outcome for his clients. As an attorney, he is very diligent and organized, which is important when dealing with the detail of medical records in Social Security Disability claims. I recommend and endorse Attorney Chewning."

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Jonathan Groth

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Attorney Chewning for approximately 13 years. Over that time I've had the opportunity to refer social security disability cases to him and his firm. Every referral has been very pleased with his work. I believe he truly cares for his clients and would recommend him to others."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Donald J. Chewning, Attorney at Law, LLC

2005 - 2014

Partner, Winter Chewning & Geary, LLP

2004 - 2005

Associate, Radosevich, Mozinski, Cashman & Olson, LLP

2002 - 2004

Associate, Kohler & Hart, LLP

2001 - 2002

Associate, Cook & Franke, S.C.

2000 - 2001

Law Clerk to the Hon. Ann Walsh Bradley, Wisconsin Supreme Court

Associations

2007 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Sustaining Member

2004 - Present

Manitowoc County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

1997 - Present

Phi Beta Kappa

Member

2008 - 2010

State Bar of Wisconsin

Board of Governors

Education

2000

Marquette Univerisity Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Spring Conference, Washington, D.C.

Identifying and Addressing Ethical Issues In Your Practice

2014

Seminar: Handling a Social Security Disablity Case

Social Security Get the Basics Down & Resolve Ethical Issues in your Practice,

2012

Wisconsin Solo And Small Firm Conference

Avoiding Common Mistakes in Social Security Disability Claims

2010

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Social Security Disability & SSI

Publications

Languages

English

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